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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about FirstEnergy Transmission data center developments across 2 states, including VA, WV.

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News ClipMy Buckhannon·Upshur County, WV

Iconic filmmaker Ken Burns, two local delegates join growing opposition to Valley Link power line

Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns has joined local delegates and county commissions in opposing the proposed Valley Link transmission line, citing historical and environmental concerns and the belief that West Virginians will bear costs for out-of-state data centers. The project, a joint venture of Transource, Dominion Energy, and FirstEnergy Transmission, is currently awaiting review by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Opponents argue the line is primarily to serve data centers in Northern Virginia and would involve eminent domain and higher electricity rates for West Virginia residents.

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8/22/2026

News Cliptheintelligencer.net·Charleston, Tucker County, WV

West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh In On Transmission Projects, Data Centers

West Virginia lawmakers are debating two proposed electric transmission line projects, which are partly attributed to growing data center demand. Simultaneously, Democratic lawmakers are advocating for amendments to House Bill 2014, a state law that streamlines data center development but restricts local government control, citing concerns from Tucker County residents about a proposed project.

electricity government opposition legal zoning environmental water

6/17/2026

News ClipWVTF·Scottsville, Fluvanna County, VA

Data centers' energy demand drives grid construction in Central Virginia

Rapidly increasing electricity demand, primarily driven by Northern Virginia data centers, is spurring major grid expansion projects across Central Virginia. This includes a new 115-mile transmission line and a second natural gas power plant in Fluvanna County, proposed by Tenaska. Local residents and environmentalists are pushing back against these infrastructure developments due to concerns about land conversion, pollution, and health impacts.

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4/21/2026

News ClipThe Central Virginian·Louisa County, VA

Local dog boarding service fears transmission line impact

A Louisa dog boarding service owner, Sarah Strentz, is opposing the proposed 115-mile Valley Link Electric Transmission Line Project, citing concerns about the potential negative impact of high-voltage lines on animal behavior and navigation. The project, a joint venture between Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission, and Transource, is designed to meet Virginia's growing energy needs and could cut through 20 miles of Louisa County. Strentz plans to file her opposition with the State Corporation Commission, which will have the final vote on the project.

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3/25/2026